d'Overbroeck's
Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East · OX2 7PL
Founded in 1977 in Oxford, d'Overbroeck's has grown into a notably sixth-form-heavy school, with more than 400 of its 700 pupils in the upper years. It takes pupils from 11 to 18 across day and boarding places, and was judged "excellent" by the ISI for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. The school is academically ambitious without being narrow, and its substantial proportion of pupils on SEN support (around 29 per cent) points to a willingness to work with a range of learning needs.
700
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£35,385
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 700
- Location
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- www.doverbroecks.com
- Telephone
- 01865 688600
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Patrick Horne
Latest results
Attainment 8
64.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
91%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
47%
A-level A*-B
82%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 64.8 against a national average of 46.9, and 91 per cent of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. Nearly half of GCSE grades fall in the top 9-7 band, and 82 per cent of A-level entries reach A*-B. The curriculum runs through GCSE and A-level with the EPQ available, and sciences, maths and economics feature prominently among popular choices. Less common languages such as Russian and Chinese broaden the offering.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 423
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 28.9%
- EHC plans
- 0.14%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in art, sport and performing arts, alongside academic awards, signal genuine breadth beyond the classroom. Talented pupils in these areas have a recognised route in from Year 7 upwards.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1977
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,985 - £35,385
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £25,980 - £33,285
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries (up to 50 per cent of fees) from year 7 up
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 May 2025
The last word
A small, results-focused Oxford school with an unusually large sixth form and bursaries of up to 50 per cent for families who need them. Fees are high, but so is the academic return.
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d'Overbroeck's 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is d'Overbroeck's located?
d'Overbroeck's is located at 333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Oxford, OX2 7PL.
What type of school is d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's has approximately 700 pupils on roll.
What is d'Overbroeck's's inspection rating?
d'Overbroeck's is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 1 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.